--Pete Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oops forgot to upload pics...The kite is in awesome condition... BTW, those are called McMahon clips, and you don't see them much any more. People just use Lark's Head Knots. BTW (again) Nice find. that was a VERY expensive kite in its day. I would guess about the equivalent of $400-$500 in today's buying power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just a picture of my OLD TOTL kite... amazing how the 15 year old Illusion next to it looks modern ! No whiskers on mine, either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 One good thing about longer lines especially when learning: it gives you more time to maneuver - the "window" is bigger. (Set-up, and any "walks of shame" will be a lot longer, though.) Although this tutorial was done for Revs, the length/weight ratio is fairly universal. Length starts at 4:26 in the video, first part has to do with weight (also useful info). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syther Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow I really appreciate all the kind advice... I will also be going my own research before making my decisions, but will definitely be keeping everything you guys say in my mind... 400-500?! That is so crazy! Never would have expected to find what I did at a swap meet... for basically free... Where and what kind of standoffs do you prefer? I'm reading people changing the rods for updated lightweight... is that important? I'm trying to keep it as classic and original as I can... Anyone know what year it's made? I'm thinking 150' 200# lines... what brand should I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 SInce yours is multi-color, it's newer than mine. But yours doesn't have whiskers, so that would put it around late 80s, I think. Skip playing with the rods for now, just get out and fly it. 10-15mph wind would be the best. Your line choice might be a little long, but that's coming from someone who doesn't like lines over 100'. 200# would be plenty. I fly mine on 100'X150#, and haven't had a problem. Might be a little light for higher winds, though, the TOTL kites pull like trucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlocc Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I have two 3/4 stacked hawaiins, pink, teal and black. I also have two spin offs, one red yellow and blue or purple (colorblind) and one purple, yellow and something else. they are at my cabin until next weekend, then I can get actual colors. I also have a full size hawaiin in pink, teal and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benderdog Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have two 3/4 stacked hawaiins, pink, teal and black. I also have two spin offs, one red yellow and blue or purple (colorblind) and one purple, yellow and something else. they are at my cabin until next weekend, then I can get actual colors. I also have a full size hawaiin in pink, teal and black. Post some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imranipatel Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 You still look that you weight 95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmadz Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 After all i've heard I may have to get my hands on one of these for fun and posterity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmicheli Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hello everyone! I know this is an old post, but any of you still have a Hawaiian Team for sale? I have a 3/4 Hawaiian, but always wanted a full size one. Waited too long to decide to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matlocc Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I was wrong on the full size. I have 2 3/4 hawaiins and 2 full size spin offs, 2 phantoms, signed and numbered and a 3 rev stack. I could actually part with any of them, they just sit in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syther Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm willing to sell mine if you'd like to shoot me an offer... Photos of it is on page 3 i believe. Took pictures and been sitting in the closet ever since lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximilian_cgn Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hello from Cologne Germany, i have an very old one .. but its ripped to hard to fly it again ... so .. im looking to get another one of these Beauties.... so if there is anyone willing to sell such kite .. pls let me know .. Best Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredE Posted April 15, 2023 Report Share Posted April 15, 2023 I feel very fortunate. A friend of mine, who I grew up with, gave me a 1990 Hawaiian Team sport kite. He had a stroke and can no longer fly kites. I'll be going to the coast of Washington soon and will fly it. I also will be getting some replacement parts for the other two Hawaiian Team Sport kits that he is going to give to me. I have been flying stunt kites and others for over 35 years. But.. I don't have many kites.. only a total of 29 now. A string of 10 Trlbys. Love teaching kids of all ages how to have fun at the beach. The Local kite shop in Ocean shores love me. Sent them a lot of customers and spent $$ there. HEY, it beats drugs and my lovely wife puts up with me. Love the people who fly kites and all the color. Take care all of you who have read this. Keep your strings tight . LOL Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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